Common IVF test misses some genetic abnormalities in embryos
Coloured light micrograph of a human embryo after in vitro fertilisation ZEPHYR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY During in vitro fertilisation…
Common test to assess viability of IVF embryos may be flawed
A test deployed in many fertility clinics to assess the viability of embryos for use in IVF is…
Study uncovers key protein complex controlling sperm motility and male fertility
Infertility affects about one in six couples, and male factors account for roughly half of all cases-often because…
New insights into sperm metabolism could transform infertility treatments
Michigan State University scientists have pinpointed the molecular “switch” that supercharges sperm for their final sprint to an…
Preconception BMI drives fertility struggles and miscarriage risk
Preconception BMI drives fertility struggles and miscarriage risk | Image Credit: © Prostock-studio – © JProstock-studio – stock.adobe.com.…
Plant-Based vs. red meat impact
New research reveals just how much greener plant-based kibble is compared to meat-based dog food, from saving football…
Clinical trial disproves claims that antioxidant supplement boost male fertility
Marketed as a fertility booster, the antioxidant Impryl showed no benefit in a large Dutch trial, and even…
Organophosphate pesticide exposure linked to reduced sperm quality in healthy men
Researchers have found that everyday pesticide exposure can impair sperm motility, providing early evidence that male reproductive health…
Tiny DNA junctions provide feedback to control genetic crossovers
Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and paternal chromosomes…
A Molecular Zipper and a DNA Link Team Up to Protect Fertility
Newswise — Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and…
Researchers uncover how chromosome crossovers protect fertility
When a woman becomes pregnant, the outcome of that pregnancy depends on many things – including a crucial…
How Gut and Semen Bacteria Affect Sperm Health
IntroductionThe male reproductive microbiomeMechanisms linking microbiome and fertilityEvidence from research studiesClinical implicationsChallenges and knowledge gapsConclusionsReferencesFurther reading This article…